Extension Program Coordinator; -H; University of Illinois Extension

Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence.

Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and change lives, University of Illinois Extension provides educational programs aimed at making life better, healthier, safer, and more profitable for individuals and their communities. Illinois Extension has operated continuously for more than 100 years connecting the citizens of Illinois to their land-grant university by providing educational programming around the state. University of Illinois Extension is based in the College of ACES and works with all colleges and units of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Extension Program Coordinator works as a team member with all Extension staff in responding to local requests for information and assisting with program delivery support.

• 4-H Program Duties
• Identifies critical priority needs and issues, with the assistance of other staff, to be addressed through 4-H programs.
• Facilitates the planning of educational activities in an assigned area in conjunction with other staff and volunteers:
• Oversee volunteer management of 4-H Shooting Sports program including recruiting, training, retention, and recognition; assist Shooting Sports Coordinator with event needs.
• Coordinate 4-H Fair enrollment and events with volunteers (including regular Show Committee meetings, Fair book creation, awards and sponsors,).
• Oversee 4-H Federation activities.
• Assist Educator in 4-H educational programs/curriculum workshops as requested.
• Coordinate project workshop series with volunteers (horse workshops, dog obedience training, etc.).
• Coordinate 4-H livestock project management (including tagging, tattooing, ethics tests, etc).
• Cross-trains with other McLean 4-H EPC’s to become familiar with all aspects of McLean 4-H.
• Assists with the development of marketing plans and goals to recruit participants for educational activities; develops advertising and publicity for the activities in conjunction with the Publicity and Promotion Specialist.
• Develops plans to involve volunteers in specific educational activities, which includes recruitment.
• Networks and/or collaborates with appropriate designated community organizations and groups with the 4-H YD Educator.
• Coordinates the logistics and activities for specific program-related tasks, such as travel arrangements, food, equipment, facilities, and other supplies.
• Assists in formulating and ensuring the implementation of standard operating procedures for program activities, including guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of participants.
• Disseminates educational information provided by Extension professionals.
• Data Reporting
• Assists the 4-H YD Educator in evaluating program activities, develop impact statements and recommend continuation, modification, or discontinuance of the program.
• Works with staff and volunteers to collect, process, and maintain program records and data.
• In conjunction with the 4-H YD Educator, prepare program reports.
• Submit contact reports monthly.
• Assists the 4-H Educator with the development and maintenance of financial support (i.e. grant writing and fundraising) for the conduct of the program activity.
• Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Workforce Equity/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension and Outreach work ~ assist, as requested, with data collection for Equal Employment and reporting
• Other Duties
• Participates in staff development and professional development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by County Extension Director and 4-H Youth Development Educator.

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